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Positioning the Standard Sling (WITH Headrest)
NOTE: Invacare recommends that two (2) attendants
(One [1] on each side of the bed) be used when po-
sitioning the patient in a sling.
NOTE: Use the following method to easily move the
patient and avoid strain to yourself.
1. Position the patient in the center of the bed and laying
flat on his/her back (FIGURE 4).
2. If the patient is to roll to their LEFT-SIDE, then
elevate the patient's RIGHT KNEE until the right foot
is flat on the bed (FIGURE 4).
3. With an attendant on each side of the bed and up
against the mattress, the attendant on the left-hand
side of the bed will position his/her RIGHT-HAND on
the elevated KNEE and his/her LEFT-HAND under
the patient's RIGHT SHOULDER, slowly push on the
knee and assist with a slight lift of the shoulder and
the patient will easily roll onto their side.
4. Fold the top and bottom french seams of the sling
fabric (FIGURE 5).
NOTE: There will be a limit to folding because of the
stiffness of the headrest.
5. With the patient on their side, push the fabrics of the
seat and back gently under them (FIGURE 5).
NOTE: The sling's french seams (uneven surface)
will be against the bed surface and facing the atten-
dant when folded. The opposite side of the fabric is
smooth. After the sling is positioned for lifting
purposes, the smooth side will be next to the
patient.
NOTE: The patient's head should be positioned in
the headrest just below the metal support for
maximum comfort.
NOTE: The upper edge of the back section should
be positioned at the armpit level and the lower edge
of the seat section positioned a few inches above
the back of the patient's knees.
6. Roll the patient on to his/her back.
NOTE: Attendants will reverse roles.
7. After the patient has been positioned once again
on his/her back, you now need to roll the patient
to their RIGHT-SIDE (facing the attendant on the
LEFT).
FIGURE 5 - ROLLING PATIENT ONTO HIS/HER
OPPOSITE SIDE AND BACK
8. With an attendant on each side of the bed and up
against the mattress, the attendant on the right-hand
side of the bed will elevate the LEFT KNEE and posi-
tion his/her LEFT-HAND on the elevated KNEE and
his/her RIGHT-HAND under the patient's LEFT
SHOULDER, slowly push on the knee and assist with
a slight lift of the shoulder and the patient will easily
roll onto their side.
9. Pull the fabrics of the seat and back across the mat-
tress until they are smooth.
10. Roll the patient onto their back and they should be
approximately centered on the sling section.
11. You are now ready to attach the sling to the chain or
strap.
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STANDARD SLINGS
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